18345397. Vehicle and Control Method Thereof simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Vehicle and Control Method Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jooam Baek of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Vehicle and Control Method Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18345397 titled 'Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment vehicle described in the patent application includes a side mirror, a communicator, and a controller. The communicator is able to transmit a search signal to a remote controller through multiple antennas and receive a response signal from the remote controller in return. The controller is connected to the side mirror and is responsible for determining the presence of a driver within a specific area, locating the driver based on the intensity of the response signal, and signaling the side mirror to fold or unfold based on the driver's location.
- Side mirror with integrated communicator and controller
- Communicator transmits search signal to remote controller and receives response signal
- Controller determines driver presence and location based on response signal intensity
- Side mirror adjusts position based on driver location
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the following areas:
- Automotive industry for advanced driver assistance systems
- Smart parking systems for improved vehicle security and convenience
Problems Solved
The innovation addresses the following issues:
- Ensuring driver presence and location detection for vehicle safety and security
- Enhancing user experience by automatically adjusting side mirrors based on driver proximity
Benefits
The technology offers the following benefits:
- Improved driver convenience and comfort
- Enhanced vehicle security through driver presence detection
- Automated adjustment of side mirrors for optimal driving position
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Automotive manufacturing for integration into new vehicle models
- Aftermarket automotive accessories for retrofitting existing vehicles
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of proximity sensors in vehicles to detect driver presence and adjust settings accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between the driver and other individuals in the vicinity?
The system may use unique identifiers from the remote controller to distinguish the driver from others.
What happens if the response signal is weak or distorted?
In such cases, the controller may not be able to accurately determine the driver's location, potentially leading to errors in side mirror adjustment.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment vehicle includes a side mirror, a communicator, and a controller. The communicator may be configured to transmit a search signal to a remote controller through the plurality of antennas and to receive a response signal transmitted from the remote controller as a response to the search signal. The controller may be electrically coupled to the side mirror, configured to determine whether a driver is present within a search area of the first antenna according to the driver carrying the remote controller and approaching the parked vehicle being detected, determine a location of the driver based on an intensity of the response signal received from the remote controller as a response to the search signal transmitted from the first antenna, and signal the side mirror whether to convert into a folded state or an unfolded state based on the determined location of the driver.
